Platt Amendment Flashcards

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What is the Platt Amendment?

The Platt Amendment is an amendment between the USA and Spain, stating that the United States would end its military occupation of Cuba.

When was the Platt Amendment ratified?

June 12th, 1901

Who signed the Platt Amendment?

USA and Spain

Did the Cubans accept the Platt Amendment?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who was named after the Platt Amendment?

Senator Orville Platt of Connecticut Signup and view all the answers

What are two conditions the Platt Amendment entailed?

The conditions prohibited the Cuban Government from entering into any international treaty that would compromise Cuban independence and allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs. Signup and view all the answers

When was the Platt Amendment thrown out of Cuba?

1934 Signup and view all the answers

Why did the USA want Cuba?

The USA wanted control over the Caribbean islands/area. Signup and view all the answers

What war sparked the birth of the Platt Amendment?

Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

Who got rid of the Platt Amendment in Cuba?

The Castro government Signup and view all the answers

How many total conditions were implemented into the Platt Amendment?

Eight total Signup and view all the answers

What were Cuba's and USA's relations after the Platt Amendment?

Cuba was its own independent country, but still under the USA's watch. Signup and view all the answers

What other Amendment did the Platt Amendment coincide with?

The Teller Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President during the time of the Platt Amendment?

William McKinley Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Platt Amendment affect?

Mainly Cuba Signup and view all the answers

How did the Platt Amendment affect Cuba?

Cuba's relations with the USA changed to a coinciding/sharing of Cuba's government and actions. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Platt Amendment forced on the Cuban Government?

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What did the Platt Amendment encourage the USA to do?

Become more imperialistic Signup and view all the answers

What did the Platt Amendment overlap with?

Theodore Roosevelt's Roosevelt Corollary Signup and view all the answers

Did the Platt Amendment grant Cuba independence?

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Platt Amendment Overview

Established between the USA and Spain to end the military occupation of Cuba.
Ratified on June 12, 1901.

Key Individuals

Named after Senator Orville Platt of Connecticut.
Signed by representatives of the USA and Spain.

Cuban Acceptance and Independence

Cubans accepted the Platt Amendment, albeit under pressure.
After its implementation, Cuba was regarded as semi-independent, with the USA exercising oversight.

Amendment Conditions

Prohibited the Cuban government from international treaties that compromised its independence.
Allowed the USA to intervene in Cuban affairs to defend its independence.
Required Cuba to improve sanitary conditions, relinquish claims on the Isle of Pines, and allow the USA to lease or buy land for naval bases.

Historical Context

The Platt Amendment emerged post-Spanish-American War, which sparked increased American interest in the Caribbean.
It consisted of eight total conditions.

Changes Over Time

The amendment remained in effect until 1934 when it was repealed by the Castro government.
The Platt Amendment encouraged a more imperialistic stance for the USA in the region.

Coincided with the Teller Amendment, which initially promised Cuban independence.
Overlapped with Theodore Roosevelt's Roosevelt Corollary, signaling an expansion of American influence.

Presidential Era

During the ratification, William McKinley was the President of the USA.

Implications on US-Cuba Relations

Led to a shared control of Cuban governance without full independence for Cuba.
In effect, it shaped the dynamics of US-Cuba relations that favored American interests while maintaining a façade of Cuban sovereignty.

Final Notes

The Platt Amendment was ultimately a tool for the USA to maintain influence in Cuba and the Caribbean, marking a significant point in American foreign policy.

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Test your knowledge on the Platt Amendment with these flashcards. Learn about its history, significance, and key details such as the date of ratification and the parties involved. Perfect for students of American history!